Durham
Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Civil&Environmental Engnrng
CEE 765 (01) - Engineering Behavior of Soils
Engineering Behavior of Soils
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
20
CRN: 56441
CRN: 56441
Review of stress and strain in soil. Introduction to continuum mechanics. Development of engineering soil properties. Application of soil mechanics to shear strength and stress-strain behaviors of soils. Failure states and residual strength. Application of stress paths in engineering problems. Unstaturated soil mechanics. Laboratory exercises using direct shear test, triaxial test, and soil-water retention measurements.
Equivalent(s): CIE 767
Cross listed with : CEE 865.01
Instructors: Majid Ghayoomi
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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1/21/2025 | 5/5/2025 | MW | 2:10pm - 3:30pm | SLS G25 |